The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History (PDF)

The Practical Guide to The Genetic Family History Robin L. Bennett
Compiling the most recent genetic developments in medical
specialties, The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History is a
valuable resource which outlines the proper methods for taking and
recording a patient's family medical history, allowing primary care
physicians to be more efficient in diagnosing conditions with
potential genetic components. With genetic screening forms, an
overview of directed questions, pedigree nomenclature, and
outlining common approaches used, genetic counselor Robin L.
Bennett provides readers with the basic foundation in human
genetics necessary to recognize inherited disorders and familial
disease susceptibility in patients. As the only guide which is
geared for the physician in this field, The Practical Guide to the
Genetic Family History includes remarks by renowned medical
geneticist Arno Motulsky, as well as information on structuring an
accurate pedigree and its components, including:

* Using a pedigree to identify individuals with an increased
susceptibility to cancer

* Family history, adoption, and their challenges

* The connection between the pedigree and assisted reproductive
technologies

* Making referrals for genetic services

* Neurological and neuromuscular conditions

* Tables covering hearing loss, mental retardation, dementia, and
seizures

* Five case studies of genetics in practice

An essential reference for genetics clinics, medical geneticists,
and counselors, The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History
is also an invaluable aid for both primary care and specialist
physicians who need an up-to-date reference that emphasizes both
the science and art of modern clinical genetics.